LSU
completed its first prospect camp of the summer on Wednesday, and by all accounts, it was deemed a
success as LSU's
staff had an opportunity to look at some younger prospects who might have otherwise been overlooked. The next camp, which is scheduled for July, is expected to draw more of the heavy hitters
fans have become accustomed to seeing on campus.

Even
though the camp lacked the superstar prospects it has typically attracted, there were some younger
guys that had a productive experience, thus thrusting them into the recruiting
spotlight.

NORTH WEBSTER RISING STAR LOOKS COLLEGE READY: When you see running back Devin White, it is understandable if you mistake him for a seasoned college running back. However, the 6-foot, 225-pound
specimen is only a rising sophomore. After running a sub 4.5 40-yard time, it's apparent that White is ready to burst onto the scene. He looked great
throughout the day and walked away with an offer from the Tigers. The future
seems very bright for this impressive prospect.

IMPRESSIVE 2016 DEFENSIVE TACKLE MAKES IMPRESSION: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) defensive tackle Ed Alexander has a tremendous frame
for a young prospect. At roughly 6-2, 295 pounds, he is very wide,
well-proportioned and moves extremely well for his size. The sky is the limit for this promising young prospect. The 2016 class is shaping up
to be very good, and after a solid performance this week, many want to see how
the massive lineman's
abilities translate on the field.

WELCOME TO THE CONVERSATION: As always, a prospect has come out of nowhere to enter the conversation among coaches and scouts. Say hello to D.J. Chark, a 6-1, 160-pound receiver that was unknown to nearly everyone before this week. Chark, however, torched every defensive back in his path, and the Alexandria High prospect was basically dominant in during one-on-one drills and 7-on-7 action. He looked extremely fluid and showed some explosiveness, as well. With the wide receiver board already filled with a lot of big names, it will be interesting to see where Chark fits. He has another opportunity in July to cement his status as one of the state's premier receivers.

Patterson receiver Mykel Jones

A RISING SOPHOMORE RECEIVER EARNS HIS OFFER: 2016 Patterson wide receiver Mykel Jones made his way to Baton Rouge and did
enough to earn an offer from the Tigers. The 5-11, 180-pounder has a lot of
tools and is fairly well advanced at this early stage of his career. He already
held offers from Florida State, Akron, Tennessee and Arizona State coming into
the event and it is safe to assume that he is a top target for the Tigers due
to the early offer.

MISSISSIPPI DL IMPRESSES AS A FB: The Tigers are flirting hard with the idea of adding a fullback to this
recruiting class, and Biloxi (Miss.) defensive end Raekwon McClellan certainly
put his best foot forward with the hopes of being that guy. LSU turned four-star
defensive tackle prospect J.C. Copeland into one of the premier blocking
fullbacks in college football. Now, with Copeland entering his senior season, the Tigers could be looking to replace him with another converted defensive lineman.

NEW IBERIA QB HAS A GOOD SHOWING: At
6-3, and around 200 pounds, quarterback Jason Pellerin has a great frame for
the position. While he may be in the early stages of his development, the
athletic gunslinger has a lot of potential and could develop into a hot
commodity on the recruiting trail. He will be one to monitor moving forward.

2016 MISSISSIPPI ATHLETE REALLY LIKES LSU: When D'Iberville (Miss.) athlete John
Collins arrived, there was very little known about the young prospect. After a solid
showing during the first session on Tuesday, the LSU staff moved Collins to the
group with the big-name prospects and he continued his stellar play through the
afternoon. He worked at cornerback and receiver, and with his ability and
affinity for the Tigers, his name will likely surface again in the future. He
is expected back at LSU later this summer for the July session.

QUENTIN GIBSON STAYS BUSY AND REMAINS IMPRESSIVE: Shaw quarterback Quentin Gibson has been busy on the camp circuit this year and
he made his way to Baton Rouge this week to throw for offensive coordinator Cam
Cameron. Once again, Gibson had a solid all-around performance. The LSU
quarterback board seems to be fairly tight right now, but nonetheless, Gibson
will find himself a nice home playing Division I football somewhere.

Lakeshore running back David Ducre

A HUGE, FAST RUNNING BACK TURNS HEADS: Some guys just look like
they are designed to play football, and Lakeshore running back David Ducre is one
of them. The 5-11, 220-pounder, showed great speed, and with a very developed
physique, looks college ready. With the likes of Ducre, University High back
Nicholas Brossette and Catholic's
Derrius Guice, the 2015 running back class is in good hands. It will be
interesting to see where Ducre fits with LSU, but he certainly caught the eye
of running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson.

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James Smith previously worked as a talent evaluator for Elite Scouting and Max Emfinger and has served on the selection committees of various high school All-American games. He can be reached at jsmith2@nola.com or 504.826.3405.